Under My Umbrella Ella Aye

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Original artwork is ink on 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper, framed and matted in a standard black frame
Giclée print is an 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper reproduction, framed and matted in a standard black frame, and part of a limited edition of 7
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Under My Umbrella Ella Aye
 
This illustration captures a fleeting childhood moment set on the streets of New Orleans, where three young girls move together beneath open umbrellas. The scene feels light and rhythmic, echoing the city’s spirit, where rain rarely stops movement and joy often shows up unexpectedly. The loose ink lines suggest motion, laughter, and the softness of a shared experience unfolding in real time.
 
New Orleans is not just a backdrop here, it is a presence. The umbrellas recall sudden Southern rainstorms, second lines, and the everyday poetry of the city. One figure steps slightly ahead while the others follow close behind, suggesting protection, companionship, and trust. The moment feels playful, but also grounded in place and memory.
 
Under My Umbrella Ella Aye belongs to the Life in Black Ink series as a meditation on childhood, place, and collective care. It honors how Black children experience freedom within community, even in passing moments. The work reminds us that joy, shelter, and belonging often arrive together, sometimes as simply as walking through New Orleans rain side by side.